Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart (2) is tagged out at home Wednesday during the second inning by the Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin (55) at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati.

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Joe Kay
By Joe Kay

CINCINNATI - Jay Bruce had barely put the ball in play whenever he faced Jason Grilli. His first career hit off the Pirates' closer was some breakthrough.

Bruce ended Grilli's saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth, and Brandon Philips singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning on Wednesday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Two outs away from a second straight shutout, the Pirates let it get away. ...